The SOPA Training Program is a free, comprehensive self-access program that trains you to administer and rate the SOPA, an assessment tool that features a series of tasks designed to assess PK-8 language learners’ speaking and listening proficiency according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.

The SOPA may be used with students enrolled in any U.S. PK-8 world language program, including traditional world language programs (e.g., FLES), dual language or immersion programs, heritage language programs, and Indigenous language programs.

Please complete the following form to access the SOPA Training Program; upon completing the form, you will receive an email containing your password for the training program and a link to the website where the training program is hosted.